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3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Luis Obispo, CA

3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Luis Obispo, CA. 13 Rentals Available
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What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo, CA is between $4,500 and $4,750.

How many 3 bedroom apartments for rent are available in San Luis Obispo, CA on RentCafe?

There are 6 3 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Luis Obispo, CA were last updated on 24 Jun 2026.

What is the average size of a 3 bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo, CA?

The average San Luis Obispo, CA 3 bedroom apartment size is 1,303 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a 3 bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo, CA?

Renting a 3 bedroom apartment offers extra space compared to a 2 bedroom apartment, suited for a family or for sharing it with someone else.

What are the downsides of renting a 3 bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo, CA?

A 3 bedroom apartment is more expensive than smaller units and it usually comes with higher utility costs.

Renting a 3 bedroom in San Luis Obispo, CA

In San Luis Obispo, CA 3 bedroom rental apartments are typically a top choice for families with children or roommates sharing living space. The former choose them for the need of extra space. The latter choose them for the need to save money. The conclusion? 3 bedroom apartments offer more space (1,322 Sqft on average) at a good price (usually, around $3,898 per month). Whether you’re Jess from New Girl or a cool couple with 2 kids who want to live downtown, a 3 bedroom apartment for rent in the heart of San Luis Obispo, CA is the answer to your questions. Typically, only about 10 to 20% of apartments are three bedroom rentals, so they may be a little harder to find than smaller apartments. However, San Luis Obispo, CA has 13 apartment buildings that have 3 bedroom floor plans available to rent, totaling about 13 units.

How to find a cheap 3 bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo, CA for you and your family

Are the two of you about to become three and need to find a rental apartment a.s.a.p.? Need to have one master bedroom, one bedroom for the nursery and one bedroom for an office that on occasion serves as a guest bedroom? And last, but not least, you need a rent payment that won’t entirely swallow both your paychecks? You should take a look at listings of cheap 3 bedroom apartments. Sort your results by “Rent” ascending to display the lowest-priced listings first. Browse photos, take a look at the list of amenities and read the listing descriptions to see which one appeals to you the most. Some rentals go for as little as $993 per month. You can further filter your results by number of baths or check the amenities that are important to you by opening up the “More” menu. Child care, playground and controlled access/gated are the most popular features for families. Save your search and get notified by email when new units the meet your criteria become available.